Market Grille Cook

Hy-Vee•Peoria, IL

About The Position

Market Grille Cooks prepare fresh hot and cold menu items from preparation through serving, keeping the food case stocked and preparing customer orders with care. The role involves working in a fast-paced kitchen, maintaining food quality, and supporting a positive customer experience and team environment. Cooks provide friendly customer service, prepare menu items, monitor and refill hot cases, take guest orders as needed, and prepare food for upcoming shifts. They maintain sanitation and organization, keep informed about menu items and Market Grille operations, order supplies or notify managers of needs, and assist with other store areas and assigned projects. Employees must follow personal hygiene, dress, attendance, and company policy requirements. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent experience and six months or less of similar or related experience. Training is provided. The work is in a fast-paced kitchen, with employees on their feet throughout the shift and regularly working in warm and cool conditions. The anticipated starting wage is $16.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
Six months or less of similar or related work experience.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in a variety of situations.
Ability to perform simple addition and subtraction, copy figures, and count and record accurately.
Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated directions.
Ability to communicate supply needs orally or in writing.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift.
Where applicable, ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.
Where applicable, ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, friendly customer service and make customer interactions positive.
Prepare cooking surfaces and menu items, including vegetables, sides, meats, breakfast foods, and heat-and-eat varieties.
Place food in hot cases, monitor quantities, and refill as necessary.
Stay knowledgeable about menu items and take guest orders as needed.
Prepare items for upcoming shifts.
Maintain a thorough understanding of Market Grille operations.
Follow sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean and organized.
Order products and supplies as needed or notify department managers of supply needs.
Work with co-workers as a team to support customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
Assist in other store areas and complete special projects as assigned.
Follow personal hygiene standards, dress standards, Hy-Vee policies, and store guidelines.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.